http://www.floridaduidefender.com/ Florida DUI Defender en-us http://www.floridaduidefender.com/images/logo.gif http://www.floridaduidefender.com/ legal@cyberlaw.info http://www.floridaduidefender.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5 Our client was charged with enhanced DUI, BAC above 0.15. Pre-trial we successfully suppressed the breath test results due to a violation of the 20-minute observation rule at the BAT unit. On the morning of trial, we resolved the case for the reduced charge of reckless driving. Our client is very happy not to have a DUI on his record. http://www.floridaduidefender.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=4 We love refusal cases. Why? Because the prosecution's case consists mostly of the unscientific and always flawed subjective observations and opinions of law enforcement officers. In a refusal case, there is never a shortage of material for us to work with in defending our client. The state's most powerful piece of evidence in a refusal case is the refusal itself. The prosecutor is permitted to argue to the jury that the mere fact that the defendant refused the breath test leads to an inference of guilt. In other words, the state may argue to the jury that the defendant refused to take the breath test because he or she knew the result would prove intoxication. During the trial of a refusal case, it is of utmost importance for the defense to disarm the prosecution by neutralizing its most important weapon. Read on to find out how we do it. http://www.floridaduidefender.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3 Our client blew well over the legal limit of 0.08 BAC, according to the breath test affidavit. Nonetheless, the State Attorney dropped the charges after we successfully challenged the legality of the traffic stop. Our client was stopped for driving at night without headlights turned on. After the ensuing investigation, our client was arrested for DUI. During the suppression hearing, the State was unable to prove that the headlights were off for a significant period of time. Therefore, the judge granted our motion to suppress, effectively preventing the State from using its DUI investigation results at trial. Subsequently, the State issued a nolle prosse. http://www.floridaduidefender.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=2 With the holidays approaching, it is time for all of us to act responsibly. Traditionally, people consume more alcohol during the holidays, and DUI enforcement increases accordingly. You can bet the police will be out in force looking for impaired drivers. The best way to avoid a DUI arrest is not to drive after you have been drinking. http://www.floridaduidefender.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1 Effective October 1, 2008, the Florida Legislature changed the blood alcohol level (BAC) at which increased fines and maximum jail time apply. Formerly, the increased penalties applied for a BAC of at least .20. Under the new law effective October 1, 2008, the increased DUI penalties apply for a BAC of at least .15. This is a significant change that will adversely affect many people.